Champion EMEA

Sourcing Manager Dockers

TITLE
Manager, Sourcing Dockers— Orbico SportStyle

KEY FACTS
Location: Carpi (Modena, Italy) | Team: Sourcing Operations | Contract: Full time | Languages: English and Italian required

ABOUT ORBICO SPORTSTYLE
Orbico SportStyle is a European platform uniting a portfolio of owned and licensed sport & lifestyle brands, including Champion Europe, Game7Athletics and Dockers Europe, within one integrated ecosystem of brand building, retail and distribution. Bas ed in Italy and active across Europe, we shape the next chapter of our brands with curiosity, authenticity and teamwork.


ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing activities across our assigned apparel categories. In this role, you will ensure that brands have access to the best products at competitive prices through effective supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.

YOUR IMPACT

  • Work closely with Vendors to achieve the best cost and service for the brand
  • Review and negotiate purchasing contracts, ensuring they remain effective and up-to-date with market trends, pricing, customer service and regulatory change
  • Identify new suppliers and rationalize spending and generate savings
  • Analyze product data to forecast the volume of materials needed and manage budgets effectively to optimize costs
  • Regularly visit/meet vendors to oversee production processes and maintain clear communication
  • Develop sourcing strategy to reduce time to market
  • Work closely with the Purchasing team to ensure product availability
  • Work closely with Design, Merch and PD to achieve design intent at best cost.
  • Develop a high-performance team by recruiting and retaining best talents

WHAT YOU BRING

  • 8+ years of experience in buying and sourcing in apparel and/or footwear industry
  • Product and production knowledge
  • Familiarity with product innovation and development
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Able to travel extensively

WHAT YOU’LL FIND
• A collaborative, international team
• A culture that values initiative, ownership and open feedback
• Exposure to multi‑country recruiting and cross‑functional work
• An environment where you can be yourself and keep learning

Remuneration

We offer a Gross Annual Salary (RAL) within a range between 63.000€ and 70.000€, based on skills, seniority level, and the alignment of the candidate’s profile with the role requirements.

Additional, accessory, or variable remuneration components will be defined at the contractual offer stage, based on the specific responsibilities and characteristics of the position.

Benefits & Work-Life Balance

At Orbico Sportstyle, we value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary: defined based on experience and skills.
  • Smart working: possibility to work remotely 2 days per week.
  • Meal vouchers: provided to all employees.
  • Benefits under the National Collective Agreement (CCNL Commercio): all benefits established by the applicable national collective labor agreement.

Opportunity to work with a renowned brand: join the team contributing to the success of a leading sports brand.

Equal Opportunities

Orbico Sportstyle is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Please submit your CV in English via our ATS.

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